What do the colors on the contour map of Lassen Peak (3187m) mean?

The contour map uses a hypsometric color scale where green represents lower elevations, yellow and orange indicate mid-range altitudes, and white marks the highest zones near the summit. Thicker contour lines (index contours) are drawn at wider intervals to help you quickly estimate elevation.

What is the contour interval for Lassen Peak (3187m)?

The contour map of Lassen Peak (3187m) uses a 50m contour interval. This means each line represents a 50m change in elevation. Closely spaced contours indicate steeper terrain, while widely spaced contours show gentler slopes.

What does the elevation profile of Lassen Peak (3187m) show?

The elevation profile is a cross-section through Lassen Peak (3187m) from west to east, passing through the summit at 3,187m. It reveals the mountain's shape, steepness, and relative height compared to the surrounding terrain. The horizontal axis shows distance in kilometers from the peak.

Lassen Peak (3187m)

Lassen Peak stands at 3187 meters in United States, part of the Cascade Range, North America. This peak is classified as a Lava Dome.

Elevation

3187 m

Prominence

— m

Coordinates

40.488056, -121.505000

Type

lava_dome

Elevation Comparison

Volcanic

About This Mountain

Lassen Peak (3187m) is a peak in the Cascade Range, United States. Grade 2/5: moderate trek requiring good physical fitness. A notable regional high point with well-established approach routes. Well-marked paths and reasonable gradients make it achievable for fit hikers.

Routes

Lassen Peak Trail (Lassen Peak) 2

8.00 km · 4.0h

Seasonal Conditions

Topographic Analysis

Contour Map

The topographic contour map of Lassen Peak (3187m) in the Cascade Range shows dense, roughly circular contours showing a compact, steep-sided dome. Contour lines are drawn at 50m intervals, with index contours (thicker lines) every 250m. The hypsometric color scale ranges from green (lower elevations) through yellow and orange to white (highest elevations near the 3,187m summit).

Elevation Profile

The east–west elevation profile of Lassen Peak (3187m) in the Cascade Range shows the terrain cross-section through the summit at 3,187m. The color gradient transitions from green (valley floor) to white (summit zone), with the red summit marker indicating the peak.